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Katapult Ocean Accelerator

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Global
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December 31, 2025

Test your idea and explore market interest.

A 3-month virtual accelerator program investing in and supporting ocean-tech startups with positive environmental impact. The program combines workshops, networking, and learning sessions with investments ranging from €150,000 to €500,000, and potential follow-on funding up to €4 million through their Deep Blue Fund.

What is it for:-

To accelerate the growth of ocean-tech startups that have a positive impact on ocean sustainability by providing investment, mentorship, and access to a global network.

What can the funding be used for?

Ocean-related product/service developmentPilot projects and real-world validationMarket entry costsTeam buildingBusiness/investor readiness

What is the goal :

To support and scale startups that contribute to ocean health and sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Funding scope

€150,000 – €500,000 initial investment, with potential follow-on funding up to €4,000,000 through the Deep Blue Fund.

Final report includes:

Pitch Deck (mandatory), detailed business information, team overview, impact metrics, financial projections.
Katapult Ocean
https://katapult.vc/ocean/ocean-accelerator/
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Katapult Ocean Accelerator

Open
Global
English
December 31, 2025

Test your idea and explore market interest.


Oppstart 1 supports early-stage startups that want to validate whether there’s a paying market for their innovative solution. This grant helps you gain key market insights and early feedback from customers, partners, or investors — before you invest heavily in development.

What is it for:-

  • Startups that:
  • Are under 3 years old (in some cases up to 5) and not majority-owned by established companies
  • Have an innovative solution that is clearly new to the market
  • Have conducted some initial market analysis
  • Can describe their competitive advantage and customer focus
  • Are ready to test assumptions with real users through a minimum viable solution

What can the funding be used for?

  • Market research and customer interviews
  • MVP development (lean, resource-light)
  • Early testing and validation with potential users
  • Activities that build network and relevant competence
  • Costs that help you avoid building something based on untested assumptions

What is the goal :

To achieve “market acceptance” — meaning someone external is willing to take a risk alongside you. This could be through pilot agreements, capital from partners, or interest from early customers or investors.

Funding scope

  • Up to NOK 100,000 (100%) for companies without employees
  • Up to NOK 200,000 (75%) for companies with employees (includes internal time + external costs)

Final report includes:

Results from activities, key learnings, next steps, SWOT analysis, expected capital needs, and plans for future development and commercialization.

Katapult Ocean
https://katapult.vc/ocean/ocean-accelerator/